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Sunday, August 4, 2013

Sylvia Toledano Le Flacon d'Exception Bee Bottles 2013

In March 2013, the French jewelry designer Sylvia Toledano collaborated with Guerlain to create an exclusive collection that united haute perfumery with the art of adornment. This limited edition series consisted of five jeweled perfume bottles, each transformed into a unique decorative object through the addition of gold chains and hand-set drops of semi-precious stones. Each stone was carefully chosen to harmonize with the character and mood of the fragrance it represented, creating an exquisite fusion of scent, color, and symbolism—a meeting point between fine craftsmanship and sensory expression.

The collection included five celebrated Guerlain perfumes, each interpreted through its gemstone counterpart: L’Instant Magic, veiled in mystery with deep black onyx, symbolizing introspection and sophistication; Nuit d’Amour, adorned with amethyst, evoking sensuality, spiritual calm, and the violet glow of twilight; Chypre Fatal, paired with rose quartz, the stone of love and tenderness, reflecting the perfume’s romantic and beguiling heart; Moscow, accented with vibrant turquoise, echoing the exotic splendor and cultural richness of the Russian capital; and London, dressed in fiery carnelian, a gemstone long associated with confidence, vitality, and modern urban energy.

Each flacon held 250 ml (8.4 oz) of eau de parfum, a generous presentation befitting Guerlain’s tradition of luxury and permanence. The bottles, already elegant in form, were elevated to objets d’art—glimmering chains cascading over the glass, gemstones catching the light like captured drops of color. Toledano’s embellishments gave each piece a distinct identity while maintaining Guerlain’s timeless aesthetic of refinement and restraint.

This limited collection was made available exclusively through Bergdorf Goodman in the United States for a brief period, marking it as one of the most ephemeral and desirable modern Guerlain editions. By August 4, 2013, they had vanished from the retailer’s listings, becoming instant rarities sought by collectors and connoisseurs alike. Though the original retail price remains unrecorded, their scarcity and artistry have made these bottles prized treasures—testament to Guerlain’s continuing tradition of merging olfactory mastery with the decorative arts.


Guerlain's Talc de Toilette

 Guerlain's Talc de Toilette was housed inside of a tin enameled in blue, off white and black.